Joint Solidarity Statement on GBV during COVID-19

Joint Solidarity Statement on GBV during COVID-19 The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), Departmentof Health (DOH), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG),Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),Commission  on  Human  Rights  (CHR),  and the Commission  on  Population  and Development (POPCOM) strongly condemn all forms of gender-based violence (GBV) during the COVID-19 crisis. According continue reading : Joint Solidarity Statement on GBV during COVID-19

PCW welcomes developments in upholding women’s rights vs. sexual harassment

PCW welcomes developments in upholding women’s rights vs. sexual harassment Rape is a heinous crime and is considered as a crime against persons. The fact that netizens find it repulsive to watch the rape of a female police officer in the television series “Ang Probinsyano” even though it is common knowledge that it is a continue reading : PCW welcomes developments in upholding women’s rights vs. sexual harassment

Rape, sexual abuses not a laughing matter; punishable under laws

Rape, sexual abuses not a laughing matter; punishable under laws The Philippine Commission on Women reiterates that sexual molestation or abuse, including rape, are public crimes and a violation of human dignity. It is an abhorrent attack on a person’s self-worth and should never be used as subject matter to prove a point. It is continue reading : Rape, sexual abuses not a laughing matter; punishable under laws

Male advocates assemble, commit to end gender-based violence

Male advocates assemble, commit to end gender-based violence Some 150 male advocates from various government agencies and civil society organizations nationwide gathered to echo their support in ending gender-based violence (GBV). On December 3-4, 2018, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in partnership with the Men Opposed to Violence Everywhere (MOVE) and the Inter-Agency Council continue reading : Male advocates assemble, commit to end gender-based violence